Viva Fiesta, y’all! And, how ‘bout them Spurs? If you love a parade, it’s your weekend! They’re all great, but I’ve always been partial to the Flambeau. Maybe it’s the cooler temperatures at night. The floats are so much fun and I have mad respect for the high school marching bands – the hardest working kids on campus in my opinion. If you need to stock up on batteries and grab a new fire extinguisher, it’s also a good weekend to do that. Saturday through Monday, Texans pay no sales tax on a list of emergency preparation supplies. Think flashlights, phone chargers, tarps and even a portable generator (as long as it costs less than $3,000.) The state is encouraging folks to prepare for those severe spring storms. The weather can get kind of wild and woolly. Rain – even though we need it –means mosquitoes. So, it helps to have a good bug spray. Consumer Reports just tested a bunch and found what matters most is the concentration of the active ingredient. Here are their recommendations for DEET and non-DEET insect repellents. Have a great weekend everyone, and GO SPURS GO! Marilyn Consumer Headlines 12 On Your Side: This week's consumer roundup from Marilyn Moritz! » Amazon to bring 1-day delivery to Prime members » Stock up on batteries, more during emergency prep supplies tax holiday » Kit Kat announces new year-round flavor in nearly a decade » Blue Bell's latest flavor Cookie Cake hits store shelves Thursday » Installing a backup camera in your older car » Dutch tulip growers beg selfie takers to stop trampling their flowers » How one university saved Savannah's architectural history » 'Money: It's Personal' — Diversifying your investments » Tests show it's strength of active ingredient in mosquito repellents that matters most » | 